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Durham, The Culture County
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S&DR200 Festival
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Festival
The 27 September 2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR), which gave birth to the modern railway. To celebrate this landmark anniversary, the nine-month S&DR200 Festival will take place across…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2025to31 May 2026
Journey of a Century: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum - Durham University Oriental Museum
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Durham City
Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum.
Dates
- From:
- 26 Sept 2025to31 May 2026
Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn
Type
Type:
Music Event
Stanley
Sit with us and enjoy live music every Friday, where we welcome a brilliant mix of local musicians from all across the North East to our cosy indoor bar - with a roaring log-burning fire.
Dates
- From:
- 14 Nov 2025to11 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
South Causey Monthly Dog Walk
Type
Type:
Dog-Friendly
Stanley
Join the South Causey Dog Walking Club every 1st Saturday of the month at 10 am for a picturesque stroll through the beautiful Beamish Valley.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force
Type
Type:
Food Events
Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham
Monday - Saturday Celebrate in the heart of Upper Teesdale with our cosy Fireside Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel.
Dates
- From:
- 23 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun.
Dates
- From:
- 28 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Nature
Staindrop
A summer of celebrating the beauty of nature through experiences and events.
Dates
- From:
- 2 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Auckland Gardens: Weekly Tours - Auckland Gardens
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Bishop Auckland ,
Uncover the stories behind the gardens, from hidden details to standout features.
Dates
- From:
- 19 May 2026to30 June 2026
North East Festival of Blossom 2026: Art and photography student exhibition
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Durham
Students from the University of Sunderland’s Art and Photography departments have worked with us to create an immersive response to blossom in and around Crook Hall Gardens.
Dates
- From:
- 19 May 2026to12 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Festival of Transport 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Festival
Beamish
Join us for a Festival of Transport as part of May Half Term!
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026
May Half Term Events - Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Durham
This May half term, take inspiration from the life of St Bede (commonly known as 'the Father of English Learning') by heading to the Learning Centre on a weekday to create your own bookmark with a dip pen and ink to take away with you.
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026
May Half Term Fun - Locomotion
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Shildon
We are celebrating the wonder of movement this half term. Be amazed by circus performers who dive and swirl through the air, catch and pop one of the huge bubbles from the Bubble Whisperer or wizz behind our replica Rocket.
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026
May Half Term: Cyril the Squirrels Plotters’ Party
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Staindrop
Cyril the squirrel is new to The Plotter’s Forest, to welcome him the other woodland animals have planned a party!
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
May Half Term: Discover Dinosaurs at High Force Waterfall
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham
Breathe in the fresh summer air and stomp into a prehistoric world of fun at High Force Hotel & Waterfall. Our brand‑new Discover Dinosaurs Trail is waiting for little explorers who love big adventures and fascinating history.
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Memory of a Journey Exhibition - Durham Town Hall
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Durham
A spectacular display of over 10,000 decorated peg dolls on display together for the first time.
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026
North Pennines NatureFest
Type
Type:
Festival
North Pennines NatureFest is packed with events that celebrate nature, heritage and the landscape in the North Pennines National Landscape and UNESCO Global Geopark.
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026to7 June 2026
The Serpent's Bite - The Hole in Wand
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Dalton Park
The Serpent's Bite: Taste the Venom, Claim the Power.
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026
Durham Cricket 2026 Vitality Blast T20
Type
Type:
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
Durham Men and Women kick off their home Vitality Blast campaign against Leicestershire Foxes and Hampshire Hawks in the first of five double headers at Banks Homes Riverside in 2026.
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2026to10 July 2026
May Half-Term at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Durham
Get ready for fresh air, family fun and adventure this May Half Term at Ushaw!Book your day pass in advance to enjoy discounted entry, or take a look at our great value memberships for even more benefits! Find out more here
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture - Crook Hall Gardens
Type
Type:
Nature
Durham
Join our gardening guru volunteers for a horticultural tour of Crook Hall Gardens.
Dates
- From:
- 29 May 2026to30 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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